At a Glance
- Tasks: Support HR processes and provide first-line advice to colleagues in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join Newcastle Building Society, a member-owned mutual with a focus on community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, generous leave, and wellness perks.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative team that values people and community connection.
- Qualifications: CIPD Level 3 or working towards it, with HR admin experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 26513 - 31757 £ per year.
About the Role
We have an opportunity within our fantastic People Services team working as a People Coordinator to join us at an exciting period of transformation. This is a part time role working 18 hours per week.
Within our fast-paced people team your role will be to provide comprehensive first-line HR advice as well as administration support to our colleagues across the Society, whilst ensuring a high level of customer service is consistently delivered.
You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end colleague lifecycle process; this includes onboarding new starters, processing contract changes, responding to colleague queries via our HR system Workday, supporting our Line Managers with internal processes and providing first line employment advice whilst providing our colleagues the best experience.
Working within the wider People Operations department you will work closely with our People Adviser team supporting with ad hoc tasks and focused project work. The role is working Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, requiring up to 2 days in our Cobalt office, one of these days being a Thursday.
About You
You'll be a real People person. You'll be interested in supporting and enabling our people to play their part in connecting our communities with a better financial future.
You will ideally have experience of working within an HR administrative/coordinator role in a fast paced and high-volume team and be comfortable with working with changing priorities at short notice.
You will be a self-starter, with the ability to prioritise your workloads and be comfortable both working independently as well as within a professional and supportive team.
You will be qualified to CIPD Level 3, or working towards this, whilst also possessing a working understanding of employment law and HR best practice (e.g., background checks, absence, flexible working). A strong awareness of GDPR and data confidentiality principles is also expected.
You'll be confident with Microsoft Windows and Office programmes and be comfortable with learning new systems and enhancing processes. Experience working with the Workday HRIS is desirable but not essential as training will be given. You will need excellent communication skills to allow you to build strong relationships with colleagues and Line Managers, providing an exceptional colleague experience will be your priority.
Strong accuracy and attention to detail is essential and most importantly you will need a can-do solution focused attitude.
About Us
As an inclusive employer and member owned mutual, we aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are, we want colleagues to feel this is a place they belong. A place to be you.
What do you get in return?
- Financial: Corporate bonus scheme (on target 5%, up to a maximum 10%), Pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution), Annual performance related pay reviews, Colleague mortgage scheme, Electric car salary sacrifice scheme, Life assurance (4x salary) and income protection, Access to our financial advisers, Access to a range of high street and online discounts.
- Work/Life Balance: 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays (rises to 30 with length of service), The option to buy and sell up to 5 days' holiday, Hybrid working (typically 3 days' home based), Above statutory family leave entitlement - 3 months full pay, 3 months half pay, regardless of gender or route to parenthood.
- Health and Wellbeing: Access to a health cash plan through a Medicash scheme, Access to an employee assistance programme, Free onsite gym at our Cobalt head office and access to discounted gyms, Two paid volunteering days each year, Cycle to work scheme.
Recognising there's no one-size-fits-all approach to recruitment, we're committed to ensuring every candidate has the opportunity to showcase their full potential throughout the recruitment process. We strive to make our processes as accessible as possible, if there are any ways in which we can provide support or make adjustments, we would love to discuss this with you.
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